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25 Mar
1

LWC Birdathon Rules

Posted by Tom Kercheval Birdathon, Volunteers
Unlike most other competitions, the LWC Birdathon relies heavily on the honor system with just a few rules in place.
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Spectacular Saturday Bird Walk at Sweet Run
15 Mar
0

Spectacular Saturday Bird Walk at Sweet Run

Posted by Tom Kercheval Birds, Field Trips
Red-winged Blackbird (Mike Sciortino) Sweet Run Birders (Mike Sciortino) Downy Woodpecker (Mike Sciortino) By Michael Sciortino On Feb. 28, 2026,
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Shaping Our Wildlife Sanctuary Program: How Can You Help Wildlife?
14 Mar
3

Shaping Our Wildlife Sanctuary Program: How Can You Help Wildlife?

Posted by Steve Allen Habitat Herald, Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy, Wildlife Sanctuary Program
Volume 31 Issue 1, Winter 2026 by Brian Magurn, Wildlife Sanctuary Ambassador Doug Tallamy’s latest book is titled “How Can
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2025 Report: Bluebirds Decline, Tree Swallows Surge
14 Mar
0

2025 Report: Bluebirds Decline, Tree Swallows Surge

Posted by Steve Allen Bluebird Monitoring, Habitat Herald, Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy, Surveys and Counts
Volume 31 Issue 1, Winter 2026 by Rich Wailes, Volunteer Data Coordinator The 2025 nesting season brought significant shifts in
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If We Kill It, Will They Leave? A Spotted Lanternfly Story by Tracy Whittington, Virginia Master Naturalist
14 Mar
1

If We Kill It, Will They Leave? A Spotted Lanternfly Story by Tracy Whittington, Virginia Master Naturalist

Posted by Steve Allen Habitat Herald
Volume 31 Issue 1, Winter 2026 by Tracy Whittington, Virginia Master Naturalist In the spring of 2025, the Ashburn Village
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LWC Officially Partners to “Scrape for the Grape”
03 Mar
6

LWC Officially Partners to “Scrape for the Grape”

Posted by Tom Kercheval Birds, Bluebird Monitoring, Community Science, Volunteers
What is Scrape for the Grape? Scrape for the Grape is an annual volunteer-driven event designed to combat the invasive
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Volunteer Spotlight: Bruce Adams
28 Feb
4

Volunteer Spotlight: Bruce Adams

Posted by Madison Allen Volunteers, Wildlife News
For the past ten years, Bruce Adams has been quietly making a difference in Loudoun County’s streams and natural areas
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Jane looking at birds at Algonkian
28 Feb
2

Support the Birdathon – Pledge Per Species

Posted by Tom Kercheval Birdathon, Fundraising

Pledge to Support a Birdathon Team Use the donation form below to support your favorite Birdathon team by pledging a

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Fully Palmated Birders
16 Feb
4

Form a Birdathon Team: 2026

Posted by Tom Kercheval Birdathon, Highlights, Wildlife News
Count birds and enlist sponsors. You can count birds any way you like, from sitting and watching a feeder to
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Intern Opportunity for Bluebird Monitoring Team Has Been Filled!
30 Jan
1

Intern Opportunity for Bluebird Monitoring Team Has Been Filled!

Posted by Tom Kercheval Birds, Bluebird Monitoring, Community Science, Volunteers
Here's a great internship opportunity where you can learn while making a lasting difference in Virginia's largest Bluebird Monitoring Program!
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